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2008 Hyundai Sonata Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$17,670 - $24,170

Original MSRP:
$16,949 - $22,608

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
See all Safety Rating Results
2008 Hyundai Sonata Review
The 2008 Hyundai Sonata is a sedan that is available in 6 trims - the GLS, the SE, the GLS V6, the SE V6, the Limited, and the Limited V6. The Hyundai Sonata is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan. The GLS is comes with a customary 2.4-liter, I4, 162-hp engine and a standard 5-speed manual transmission and an optional 4-speed automatic transmission. The Limited V6 comes with a standard 3.3-liter, V6, 234-hp engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission. The 2008 Hyundai Sonata carries a 60,000mi/60 month basic warranty.

The top of the line Hyundai Sonata Limited V6 is loaded with standard features, some of which may be optional on other trims. These features include - a front power outlet, power accessories, multiple safety airbags, ABS brakes, child safety door locks, traction/stability control, alloy wheels, tire detail, keyless entry, remote releases/controls, anti-theft, trip computer, outside temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, air filter, rear HVAC, automatic climate control, illuminated vanity mirrors, tinted glass, compass, tilt steering column, driver multi-adjustable heated seat, multiple storage compartments, automatic headlights, fog lights, daytime running lights, speed sensing wipers, stereo with CD player/changer, subwoofer, remote fuel door and decklid releases and heated/power adjustable exterior mirrors.

The only premium upgrades available include a sunshade and a power sunroof.

The 2008 Hyundai Sonata is carried over from 2007 and has a starting base price of $21,120 which makes it an affordable vehicle for most consumers.

Warranty Information
Basic: 5 Years/60,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 13V113000
Mfg's Report Date APR 01, 2013
Component SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Number of Units Affected 1,712,336
Summary Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the crui...
Consequence Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2008 Hyundai Sonata Models & Prices

2008 Hyundai Sonata GLS
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn I4 Man GLS $17,670 $16,949 $277 / Month*
4dr Sdn I4 Auto GLS $18,870 $18,083 $295 / Month*
4dr Sdn V6 Auto GLS $21,120 $20,208 $330 / Month*

2008 Hyundai Sonata SE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn I4 Man SE $19,570 $18,548 $303 / Month*
4dr Sdn V6 Auto SE $22,220 $21,026 $343 / Month*

2008 Hyundai Sonata Limited
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn I4 Auto Limited $22,470 $21,035 $343 / Month*
4dr Sdn V6 Auto Limited $24,170 $22,608 $369 / Month*

2008 Hyundai Sonata Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
GLS SE Limited
Aluminum body-side moldings    
Auto headlight on/off control  
Body-color body-side moldings  
Body-color bumpers
Body-color door handles  
Body-color heated pwr mirrors
Chrome bar-style grille    
Chrome window trim  
Chrome-accented door handles    
Fog lights  
Rear spoiler    
Solar control glass
Speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers
Tinted glass    
INTERIOR Features
GLS SE Limited
Air conditioning w/cabin air filter  
AM/FM/XM stereo w/CD/MP3 player-inc: (6) speakers  
Assist grips
Automatic temp control air conditioning w/cabin air filter & outside temp display    
B&M sport shifter    
Center console mounted 12-volt pwr outlet
Cloth door trim  
Cloth seating surfaces  
Cruise control
Door sill scuff plates  
Dual tier console w/fixed armrest, storage, (2) cupholders  
Dual tier console w/sliding armrest, storage, (2) cupholders    
Electrochromic rearview mirror-inc: HomeLink universal garage door opener, compass    
Front bucket seats w/8-way pwr driver, driver lumbar, active head restraints    
Front bucket seats w/active head restraints    
Full floor carpeting
Heated front bucket seats w/8-way pwr driver, driver lumbar, active head restraints    
In-glass antenna
Infinity AM/FM/XM stereo w/6-disc CD/MP3 changer-inc: (6) speakers, subwoofer, 360-watt amp    
Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, coolant temp, trip odometer, digital clock
Leather seating surfaces    
Leather wrapped shift knob
Leather wrapped tilt steering wheel    
Leather wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/audio controls  
Lighting-inc: dome, ignition, glovebox, map
Locking glovebox
Map pockets
Metalgrain interior accents  
Premium door sill scuff plates    
Pwr door locks
Pwr windows w/driver auto up/down, pinch protection, lockout
Rear 60/40 split-fold seats w/outboard headrests
Rear center armrest w/(2) cupholders
Rear coat hanger
Rear window defroster
Remote fuel/hood release
Remote keyless entry system w/alarm
Seatback pockets
Simulated leather door trim    
Tilt steering wheel    
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Trip computer  
Warnings-inc: oil pressure, battery, door ajar, trunk open, brake, check engine
MECHANICAL Features
GLS SE Limited
16" x 6.5" steel wheels w/covers    
17" x 6.5" 5-spoke alloy wheels  
2.4L DOHC CVVT 16-valve I4 engine
3.3L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD, Shiftronic  
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) w/electronic brake force distribution (EBD), brake assist
4-wheel disc brakes
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD, Shiftronic
5-speed manual transmission w/OD  
Chrome tipped dual exhaust
Compact spare tire
Front wheel drive
Front/rear stabilizer bars
Independent double-wishbone front suspension w/gas shocks
Independent multi-link rear suspension w/gas shocks
P215/55VR17 all-season tires    
P215/55VR17 performance tires    
P215/60VR16 all-season tires    
Pwr rack & pinion steering w/engine-speed-sensing
Shift interlock system
Traction control system (TCS) w/electronic stability control (ESC)
SAFETY Features
GLS SE Limited
3-point seatbelts for all seating positions
Body-side reinforcements
Driver/front passenger advanced airbags
Driver/front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags
Emergency internal trunk release
Energy-absorbing steering column
Front seat belt pretensioners & force limiters
Front/rear crumple zones
Front/rear side-curtain airbags
Hood buckling creases & safety stops
Lower/upper anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) system
PROCESSING-OTHER Features
GLS SE Limited
City 19/hwy 28 (3.3L engine/5-speed auto trans)
City 21/hwy 30 (2.4L engine/4-speed auto trans)  
City 21/hwy 31 (2.4L engine/5-speed manual trans)  

2008 Hyundai Sonata Options and Addition Equipment

OPTION PACKAGE Options
GLS SE Limited
POPULAR EQUIPMENT PKG 2 -inc: pwr driver seat, driver lumbar support, steering wheel mounted audio controls, automatic light control, trip computer, chrome window trim, metalgrain/woodgrain interior accents    
POPULAR EQUIPMENT PKG 3 PLUS SUNROOF -inc: pwr driver seat, driver lumbar support, steering wheel mounted audio controls, automatic light control, trip computer, chrome window trim, metalgrain/woodgrain interior accents, pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof    
PREMIUM PKG 4 -inc: pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof, AM/FM/XM/MP3 audio system w/in-dash 6-CD changer, Infinity speakers, subwoofer, amplifier, electrochromic rearview mirror, HomeLink universal garage door opener, compass    
STANDARD EQUIPMENT PKG 1 -inc: base vehicle only
SUNROOF PKG 5 -inc: pwr tilt/slide sunroof    
PAINT Options
GLS SE Limited
POWDER WHITE PEARL PAINT (PIO)
STANDARD PAINT (STD)
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
GLS SE Limited
CARGO MAT (PIO)
CARGO NET (PIO)
CARGO TRAY (PIO)
CARPETED FLOOR MATS (PIO)
MUD GUARDS (PIO)
SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (REQ: 03 Popular Equipment Pkg Plus Sunroof) (PIO)    
SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (REQ: 04 Premium Pkg) (PIO)    
SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR (REQ: 05 Sunroof Pkg) (PIO)    

2008 Hyundai Sonata Technical Specifications

Brakes
GLS SE Limited
Brake ABS System 4-wheel 4-wheel 4-wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.0 x - TBD - 11.8 x - TBD - 11.8 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.3 x - TBD - 11.2 x - TBD - 11.2 x - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
GLS SE Limited
Trunk Volume (ft) 16.3 16.3 16.3
Engine
GLS SE Limited
Displacement 2.4L/146 2.4L/146 2.4L/146
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 162 @ 5800 162 @ 5800 162 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 164 @ 4250 164 @ 4250 164 @ 4250
Exterior Dimensions
GLS SE Limited
Height, Overall (in) 58.0 58.0 58.0
Length, Overall (in) 188.9 188.9 188.9
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 107.4 107.4 107.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 72.1 72.1 72.1
Fuel Tank
GLS SE Limited
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 17.7 17.7 17.7
Steering
GLS SE Limited
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.3 3.3 3.3
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.8 35.8 35.8
Suspension
GLS SE Limited
Suspension Type - Front Independent Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear Independent Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Tires
GLS SE Limited
Front Tire Size P215/60VR16 P215/55VR17 P215/55VR17
Rear Tire Size P215/60VR16 P215/55VR17 P215/55VR17
Transmission
GLS SE Limited
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Type 5 5 4
Vehicle
GLS SE Limited
Front Head Room (in) 40.1 40.1 40.1
Front Leg Room (in) 43.7 43.7 43.7
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.4 57.4 57.4
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 105.4 105.4 105.4
Second Head Room (in) 38.2 38.2 38.2
Second Leg Room (in) 37.4 37.4 37.4
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.9 56.9 56.9
Weight Information
GLS SE Limited
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3253 3458 3458

2008 Hyundai Sonata Safety Features

Safety Features
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) w/electronic brake force distribution (EBD), brake assist
Driver/front passenger advanced airbags
Driver/front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags
Front/rear side-curtain airbags
3-point seatbelts for all seating positions
Front seat belt pretensioners & force limiters
Emergency internal trunk release
Lower/upper anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) system
Traction control system (TCS) w/electronic stability control (ESC)
Shift interlock system
Energy-absorbing steering column
Front/rear crumple zones
Body-side reinforcements
Hood buckling creases & safety stops
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).